Rats and mice are common around Redcliffe, especially in homes near the mangroves, creeks and foreshore parks. Roof rats climb palms, fruit trees and fences to reach the gutters, and they use the same gaps as possums to get into roofs. If you hear light scratching and gnawing through the night, rats are the likely cause. Mice are smaller again and tend to show up in kitchens and pantries first, leaving tiny droppings along the back of cupboards.
The crew we book checks the roof space, kitchen, laundry, garage and yard. They look for droppings, gnaw marks, greasy rub marks on beams and runways through the insulation. This shows where the rats are nesting, where they feed and how they are getting in.
- Roof space and wall access points checked
- Locked bait stations placed away from children and pets
- Snap traps set where bait is not suitable
- Entry gaps sealed with mesh and sealant
- Tips on bins, compost and pet food that draw rodents in
Bait stations are locked boxes that keep the bait away from children, pets and wildlife. If you would rather not use bait, the crew can use traps only. Where rats are nesting in the roof, snap traps set along their runways are often the quickest way to clear them. Tell us about pets when you book so the job can be planned around them.
Rat and mouse control works better when it is paired with sealing, since baits deal with the rats already there and sealing stops new ones moving in. Some jobs need a second visit to check the stations, and we tell you on the phone what your price includes. Call 07 3543 7772 for upfront pricing on rat and mouse control in Redcliffe.
